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When rethinking packaging, London-based Notpla turns to fruit for inspiration. Just like fruit peel, the start-up’s plant-based plastic alternatives are naturally biodegradable, and some can even be consumed whole ‘like a cherry tomato’.

When rethinking packaging, London-based Notpla turns to fruit for inspiration. Just like fruit peel, the start-up’s plant-based plastic alternatives are naturally biodegradable, and some can even be consumed whole ‘like a cherry tomato’.

When rethinking packaging, London-based Notpla turns to fruit for inspiration. Just like fruit peel, the start-up’s plant-based plastic alternatives are naturally biodegradable, and some can even be consumed whole ‘like a cherry tomato’.

Plans for the production of Lego bricks from recycled plastic bottles have been scrapped because it was not able to meet the required reduction rate for carbon emissions. The company will continue to look for alternatives. Read more here.

UK start-up Searo is addressing the plastic problem with a seaweed-based alternative for flexible packaging, flow wrap, and single-use cups.

UK start-up Searo is addressing the plastic problem with a seaweed-based alternative for flexible packaging, flow wrap, and single-use cups.

According to new research, stevia sweeteners are more eco-friendly as it produces 10% less greenhouse gas emissions as compared to ordinary sugar. Read more here.

Mushroom roots are the new resource for construction and fashion materials according to manufacturing companies. Read more here.

Researchers have found that a certain mushroom could replace plastic as a raw material for a myriad of everyday products. A Feb. 22 study published in Science Advances expounded on the capability [...]

The ban on select single-use plastics by the Centre in order to reduce plastic wastage comes into effect from 1 July